انگلیسی

theoretical

gb/θˌiɚˈɛtɪkəl/ us/θˌiɚˈɛtɪkəl/
B2 انگلیسی
~ 2700
معنی‌ها
۰ معنی
adjective B2 property
1

concerned with ideas, not practice

About ideas and rules, not about doing something in real life.

الگوی کاربرد: [something] is theoretical
اشتباه رایج:
Learners sometimes confuse 'theoretical' with 'hypothetical'. 'Theoretical' means based on theory; 'hypothetical' means imagined for discussion.
هم‌معنی‌ها
abstract (Focuses on being removed from concrete reality; slightly more formal.) | conceptual (Emphasizes dealing with concepts rather than specifics.)
متضادها
practical (Focuses on real-world use or action rather than abstract ideas.) | applied (Specifically refers to putting theories into practice.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
theoretical model |theoretical framework |theoretical basis |purely theoretical |theoretical approach
موضوع‌ها
science |education |philosophy |core_vocabulary
نمونه‌ها
  • The course covers both theoretical and practical aspects of physics.
  • Her research is mainly theoretical, focusing on mathematical models.
  • That’s just a theoretical possibility at this point.
  • He explained the theoretical principles behind the technology.
  • The paper outlines a new theoretical framework for understanding behavior.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • This is a theoretical idea, not a plan.
  • We studied the theoretical rules of grammar.
  • The design is only theoretical right now.
  • He talks about the theoretical side of art.
  • I read about the theoretical model in class.
adjective B2 property
2

existing only in theory

Something that exists only as an idea and is not proven or real yet.

الگوی کاربرد: [something] is theoretical
اشتباه رایج:
Learners may overuse 'theoretical' when 'imaginary' or 'fictional' would be more accurate in creative contexts.
هم‌معنی‌ها
hypothetical (Often used for imagined situations; overlaps but more about speculation.)
متضادها
actual (Refers to something that exists or happens in reality.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
theoretical limit |theoretical maximum |purely theoretical
موضوع‌ها
science |discussion |education |core_vocabulary
نمونه‌ها
  • The risk is purely theoretical at this stage.
  • There’s a theoretical maximum speed for this engine.
  • It’s a theoretical concept that hasn’t been tested yet.
  • The danger is more theoretical than real.
  • The benefit is still only theoretical without further trials.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • The danger is only theoretical.
  • This is a theoretical problem, not a real one.
  • That result is still theoretical until tested.
  • The chance is purely theoretical.
  • We talked about a theoretical case in class.
دستور زبان
صورت پایه
theoretical
IPA
GB/θˌiɚˈɛtɪkəl/
US/θˌiɚˈɛtɪkəl/
هجاها و تکیه
the - or - et - ic - al (۵ هجا)
Stress on 2nd syllable (or)
صورت‌های واژه
Adjective
  • Base: theoretical
خانوادهٔ واژه
Core family
theory noun B2 theoretically adverb B2
Related words
theorize verb C1 theorist noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
practical adjective A2
Advanced or less common
theoretician noun
عبارت‌ها

purely theoretical

1
/pjˈʊɹli θˌiɚˈɛtɪkəl/
fixed phrase

only based on theory

Completely about ideas and not about real events or actions.

نمونه‌ها
  • The risk is purely theoretical and unlikely to happen.
  • His argument is purely theoretical and lacks evidence.

theoretical framework

1
/θˌiɚˈɛtɪkəl fɹˈeɪmwˌɚk/
fixed phrase technical

set of ideas for research

A group of ideas that guide how to study or think about something.

نمونه‌ها
  • The study uses a theoretical framework from sociology.
  • We built our research on a strong theoretical framework.

in theory

1
/ˈɪn θˈiɚi/
fixed phrase

According to ideas or plans

When something should happen based on ideas or plans, but it might not happen in real life.

نمونه‌ها
  • In theory, this method should work every time.
  • In theory, the plan should work perfectly.
  • In theory, anyone can apply for the job, but few are qualified.
  • In theory, anyone can apply for the job, but in practice it’s very competitive.

in theory

2
/ˈɪn θˈiɚi/
fixed phrase

according to theory, not practice

According to ideas or rules of how something should work, not necessarily how it really works.

نمونه‌ها
  • In theory, the new law will reduce traffic, but many people doubt it.
  • The plan sounds perfect in theory, but it will be hard to carry out.
  • In theory, children learn faster with smaller classes.

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